Compute the radius of the planet

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Solve the given problem:

Problem: The escape speed from a distant planet is 45 km/s. If the acceleration of gravity on the planet surface is 12.5 m/s²,

Part A: What is the radius of the planet?

Please give a full detailed explanation of solution. Thanks.

Reference no: EM13717540

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